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Cheap flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka from R7 085

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CMB
Jul 19 — Jul 261
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Sri Lanka

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Sri Lanka flight deals. Data was last updated 14 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 223

One-way from

R7 085

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 236
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/10-22/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 55m total
  • South Africa to Sri Lanka
30/12
  • 30/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 30m total
  • South Africa to Sri Lanka
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R18 139 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R8 245 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Sri Lanka

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 July 2025.

Wed 15/109:50JNB - CMB
1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 22/1010:05CMB - JNB
1 stop25h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/7R14 223
Wed 15/1020:25JNB - CMB
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1017:15CMB - JNB
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7R15 927
Wed 15/1013:55JNB - CMB
1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 21/103:35CMB - JNB
1 stop16h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/7R15 963
Wed 27/818:25CPT - CMB
2 stops20h 35mEmirates
Wed 3/922:05CMB - CPT
1 stop22h 15mEmirates
Deal found 13/7R16 196
Thu 6/1113:50CPT - CMB
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/1121:35CMB - CPT
2 stops20h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/7R16 358
Mon 13/1014:30JNB - CMB
2 stops21h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 16/1016:30CMB - JNB
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/7R16 358
Wed 15/1017:55JNB - CMB
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sun 19/1022:15CMB - JNB
1 stop39h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/7R17 129
Sat 18/1019:50JNB - CMB
1 stop24h 15mSingapore Airlines
Mon 20/100:50CMB - JNB
1 stop21h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/7R17 326
Tue 26/80:20CPT - CMB
2 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/917:15CMB - CPT
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7R17 434
Tue 26/813:00CPT - CMB
1 stop16h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 1/93:35CMB - CPT
1 stop34h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/7R17 936
Sun 10/811:20JNB - CMB
1 stop32h 40mCathay Pacific
Tue 19/80:50CMB - JNB
1 stop34h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/7R18 348
Thu 6/1112:35CPT - CMB
1 stop37h 45mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 10/1118:50CMB - CPT
1 stop19h 10mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 12/7R19 245

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 14 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

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Sri Lanka

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

9:50-8:30

1 stop19h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 22/10

10:05-8:20

1 stop25h 45m

R14 223

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

20:25-16:50

1 stop16h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 22/10

17:15-19:40

2 stops29h 55m

R15 927

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

13:55-16:50

1 stop23h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 21/10

3:35-16:10

1 stop16h 05m

R15 963

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/8

18:25-18:30

2 stops20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/9

22:05-16:50

1 stop22h 15m

R16 196

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

13:50-20:20

2 stops27h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/11

21:35-14:35

2 stops20h 30m

R16 358

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

14:30-15:25

2 stops21h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 16/10

16:30-13:05

2 stops24h 05m

R16 358

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

17:55-5:15

1 stop31h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 19/10

22:15-10:35

1 stop39h 50m

R17 129

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/10

19:50-23:35

1 stop24h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/10

0:50-18:35

1 stop21h 15m

R17 326

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/8

0:20-23:10

2 stops43h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/9

17:15-22:10

2 stops32h 25m

R17 434

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/8

13:00-9:00

1 stop16h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/9

3:35-10:50

1 stop34h 45m

R17 936

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/7

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sri Lanka from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka (average of R722). Flying from South Africa to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R973). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to LK?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Sri Lanka. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 July 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sri Lanka. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sri Lanka. Reviews last updated 14 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Sri Lanka. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Sri Lanka one-way?

    R8 789 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Seychelles. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Emirates, with prices starting from R9 058 and R10 851, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Sri Lanka flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Sri Lanka by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka (average of R722). Flying from South Africa to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R973). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from South Africa to Sri Lanka

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 14 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 513AverageR14 037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 526AverageR15 002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 033AverageR17 839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 952AverageR18 773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR19 263AverageR20 230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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